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Newcastle owners to sell stake to fund stadium overhaul

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in talks with potential investors to sell a minority stake in Newcastle United. The strategic move aims to raise capital for a massive infrastructure overhaul, with the club weighing up a choice: a multi-million-pound expansion of St James' Park or the construction of a brand-new, world-class stadium costing more than £1 billion.

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'Do that in a nightclub!' - Keane slams Osula for Michael Jackson celebration

Manchester United legend Roy Keane criticised Newcastle United forward William Osula for a theatrical Michael Jackson-inspired goal celebration. After the young Danish striker scored during Newcastle's crucial 3-1 victory over West Ham on Sunday, he donned a white glove and danced, prompting Keane to suggest such moves belong in a nightclub rather than on a football pitch.

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Gordon agrees Bayern Munich personal terms

Newcastle star Anthony Gordon has taken a major step toward a move to the Bundesliga after reportedly agreeing on personal terms with Bayern Munich. The German giants have made the winger a priority target following their latest league title success, looking to lure the England international away from St. James' Park.

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Deco meets with Gordon's agent as Barca join Bayern in transfer race

Barcelona have entered the race to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. The Catalan club are desperately seeking a dynamic forward to bolster their attack ahead of the summer transfer window. Sporting director Deco has already held discussions with the player's representatives in Catalonia, but Bayern Munich remain strong rivals in the battle for his signature.

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Win trophies or entertain? Mourinho conundrum facing Newcastle

Jose Mourinho rumours refuse to go away at Newcastle, as questions are asked of Eddie Howe’s future, and Chris Waddle has told GOAL why any club considering a move for the ‘Special One’ must mull over the “win trophies or entertain” conundrum. Mourinho boasts several major honours on his glittering CV, but the ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid boss has faced accusations of being “boring” at times.

Frequently asked questions

Fifteen players from the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel cricket team formed the Aston Villa Football Club in the 1870s.

Aston Villa are owned by V Sports, a joint venture between billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens. Atairos, an investment company based in the UK, became a minority partner of V Sports in April 2024.

Aston Villa play all their home games at the Villa Park since 1897.

Villa Park has a capacity of over 42,000 and has hosted more FA Cup semi-final games than any other stadium in history.

Aston Villa have won 22 titles throughout their history, including seven English top-flight titles, one European Cup (now known as the Champions League), and seven FA Cups.

Aston Villa have won seven top-flight titles, but have failed to clinch a league trophy in the Premier League era. They last won the first division in the 1980-81 season.

Former Scottish left-back Charlie Aitken has made the most appearances for Aston Villa, featuring in 660 games for the club from 1961 to 1975.

One of the greatest players to ever play for Aston Villa, Billy Walker is the club's record goalscorer of all-time with 244 goals to his name.

Jack Grealish, Dwight Yorke, Emiliano Martinez, Gordon Cowans, and Gareth Barry are among the most respectable players in Aston Villa history, with the club also luring legends like Peter Schmeichel and Paul McGrath.

Steven Gerrard, Steve Bruce, Gerard Houllier and Unai Emery are among the big names to have led Aston Villa during its illustrious history.

Aston Villa are famously known as The Villans. The name 'Villa' is derived from the Villa Cross Wesleyan Church, whose former cricket club passed on the name to the club.